Best Chris Keefer Podcasts (2025)

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Russia’s Maritime Nuclear Fleet: A Glimpse Behind the Curtain 1:05:31

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This week on Decouple, I sit down with Aleksey Rezvoi, a veteran maritime nuclear engineer who began his career in the Soviet Union designing third- and fourth-generation submarine and icebreaker reactors before later working in the U.S. nuclear sector. We explore the hidden history and living reality of Russia’s civilian nuclear fleet—a line that …

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Show #644 - Chase Sexton, Dustin Pipes, Brent Jaswinski with Newf and Dave Ginolfi In-Studio 5:15:23

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The shows kicks off with the full enchilada on the Alpinestars Tech Air from Brent Jaswinski, telling us all about this new groundbreaking safety device. The big news surrounding Chase Sexton's move to Kawasaki has dropped and we have him in the line to spill all the beans about the decision and his goals on green for 2026. Dustin Pipes is on the l…

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Airmails, Blood Trails, & Buck Fever 51:33

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Three bucks in fifteen minutes. One ghost in the autumn olive. A first archery kill on home dirt and a reminder that big bodies don’t come easy. We walk through the window we picked, the angle that sealed it, and the rattle cadence that actually pulls deer—quick crack, then silence. No concerts, no plastic bags—leaf noise, tree knocks, terrain adva…

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Spotlight | Ft. Mike Metzger 58:07

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In this edition of Spotlight presented by Guts Racing, the Godfather of Freestyle Motocross, Mike Metzger, talks to us about growing up racing, the early days of FMX, competitions, and so much more. Mike discusses getting back into racing, his family, his career highlights, his love for tattooing, and his journey to sobriety.…

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MotoXpod Ep375 | Ft. Maximus Vohland, Sarah Whitmore, Aden Keefer, and Josh Cartwright 2:22:11

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This week the MotoXpod features Muc-Off/FXR/ClubMX Yamaha’s Maximus Vohland to talk about recovering from his recent injury, his season, and his thoughts on his second season with the team. Then former WMX star, Sarah Whitmore, will join to talk about women’s moto then and now, working at RacerX, and more. Aden Keefer just won his first pro race, s…

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How China Builds Reactors So Fast 1:13:36

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This week I sit back down with François Morin in his third appearance on the show. François is the World Nuclear Association’s point person on China. He works and travels inside China, speaks fluent Mandarin, and spends time at the conventional and advanced reactor sites that the rest of us argue about on Twitter. We cover how quickly China is real…

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Show #643 - Chad Reed, Weege, Eric Peronnard, Chris Betts with Kellen Brauer and Lewis Phillips In-Studio 5:24:39

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We've got a legend on the phone, a HALL of FAME Legend of the motorcycle World that is! Chad Reed joins us to talk about the induction to the 2025 AMA Motorcycle HoF and what it means now that it's actually happened. What a career. Eric Peronnard is on the line to talk about the Paris Supecross for 2025 and who we can expect to see lined up for it.…

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Spotlight | Ft. Brandon Scharer 20:44

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Former professional Supercross and motocross rider, Brandon Scharer, like many other riders, had to figure out 'what is next' as his career was coming to an end. In this edition of Spotlight, Brandon discusses his racing career and how it led him to take Race Tech's Technical Edge Suspension Seminar. He then went to work at Showa and became the 202…

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Venison Sticks, Vapor Trails, & Giant Bucks 1:09:53

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Venison sticks, garlic curds in a bush plane, a legit natural gas leak at HQ, and the pre-rut plan from Michigan to Ohio to Missouri. We swap best-ever hunts (Strong Arm, Jumbo, the 182 in Iowa), talk Rage setups, cold fronts, corn coming down, and why burning a set for intel still kills giants. Also: exploding deer scent cans (for real), goose fev…

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Engineering State v. Lawyerly Society 53:12

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This week on Decouple, I sit down with Dan Wang, a research fellow at Stanford’s Hoover History Lab and author of "Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future." We trace how China became an “engineering state” while America turned into a “lawyerly society,” and what that means for infrastructure, energy, industry, birthrates, social security, a…

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Show #642 - Colt Nichols, Devin Simonson, Newf, Phil Nicoletti with Alex Ray, Travis Preston and Kris Keefer In-Studio 5:05:46

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We've got Phil Nicoletti calling in from down under; yup they finally let him back in Oz. Devin Simonson calls in to talk about his gig with ClubMX and what his goals are for 2026. NEWF calls in to shoot the crap with the boys; always a good time. Colt Nichols calls in to talk about his year and what he hopes to achieve on his second season on Yell…

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Episode 117 – Debra Phillips from NEMA and Tom Lawton of TESCO Metering 50:58

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In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, podcast host Winn Hardin speaks with Debra Phillips from NEMA and Tom Lawton of TESCO Metering about the impacts of tariffs on American markets. Winn’s guests share how both large and small enterprises are dealing with new complexities and supply chain management issues that started during the pandemic and …

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Floatplanes, Bear Raids, & Beaver-Dam Giants 59:46

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Bush planes in, storms on the nose, and a bear-ransacked outpost to greet us—welcome to Manitoba. The kids take the mic for the Silsby recap: first northerns, first walleyes, and a beaver-dam giant that lit the drags. Broken boats, six-foot rollers, shore-lunch perfection, and a cabin visitor with flour on his paws. Ryder won’t put the rod down, Gu…

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MotoXpod Ep374 | Ft. Seth Hammaker, Christian Craig, and Kailub Russell 1:54:47

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This week the MotoXpod features Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Seth Hammaker to about his season, surgery, and looking forward to 2026. Then QuadLock Honda’s Christian Craig will be on the phone to talk about his new team, WSX, and what the future holds. AmPro Yamaha’s Kailub Russell will then be on to discuss winning at the John Penton GNCC last weekend. …

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Where Is Nature Going? 54:59

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This week, we zoom out to the broader intellectual themes that shaped Decouple’s origins five years ago. I’m joined by Jesse Ausubel, a visionary in sustainability and biodiversity research and the Director of the Program for the Human Environment at The Rockefeller University in New York City. In his long career, Ausubel pioneered the modern study…

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Blind Solo Hunts, Climber Fails, & a Bigger Buck in the Wings 58:27

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Ryder kicks off deer season solo on the home place—one bolt in the quiver by dad’s orders. A 4-year-old eight strolls to 15 yards, the bolt flies, and the woods erupts. Then it twists: a bigger ten shows, then an even heavier buck. No second shot. Just a whisper-call with dad, a blood trail like paint, and a rite of passage sealed. “The ice has my …

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MotoXpod Ep373 | Ft. Jason Anderson, Damon Bradshaw, and Steward Baylor 2:33:49

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This week the MotoXpod features Twisted Tea/Progressive Suzuki’s Jason Anderson discussing his return to yellow, his health issues, and more. Yamaha brand ambassador Damon Bradshaw will be on the phone to talk about MXoN, Yamaha, and an upcoming event. Rocky Mountain/Redbear/Kawasaki’s Stu Baylor will also be on the phone after he wrapped up anothe…

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Show #641 - Hunter Lawrence, RJ Hampshire, Josh Ellingson with Taylor Muto, Benny Bloss and Mitchell Oldenburg In-Studio 5:04:41

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Handling the Heat 1:10:08

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Process heat accounts for two-thirds of industrial emissions. Yet talk of decarbonization often misses the engineering realities that separate viable solutions from expensive dead ends. To understand process heat and the technologies capable of providing it, I’m joined by returning guest Jesse Huebsch, a process engineer specializing in chemical pl…

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2025 MXdN Post-Race Interviews | Ft. Lucas Coenen, Kay de Wolf, Liam Everts, More 23:30

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MXdN Post-Race interviews featuring Liam Everts, Lucas Coenen, Kay de Wolf, Jo Shimoda, and Rasmus JorgensenBy MOTOXPOD

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Frozen Nights, Heavy Miles, & Alaska’s Lessons 53:01

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Back from the wild and straight into the studio — still thawing out and finding our legs after the coldest Dropped yet. Sleep came hard, miles came harder, and Alaska reminded us fast who’s in charge. This one runs on raw return energy: river miles that stripped weight and broke bodies, grizzlies that showed up uninvited, and gear that barely limpe…

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Episode 116 – Christelle Keefer, Global Segment Manager for Education, ABB Robotics 29:22

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The National Association of Manufacturers reports that there were more than 400,000 manufacturing jobs open in June 2025. The labor shortage has been an ongoing challenge, but like many other challenges manufacturers face, some of the best minds are tackling the issue, with industry leaders like ABB leading the way. In this episode of Manufacturing…

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MotoXpod Ep372 | Ft. Aaron Plessinger and Grant Harlan 2:19:44

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This week the MotoXpod features Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger and Gizmo Mods Rock River Yamaha’s Grant Harlan. If you have any questions for the guests let us know. You can also email [email protected] if you want to get in on the Grill Your Ass Off 'Bring the Heat', T-Bolt USA Top 5, FXR Picks, and the X Brand Emails. Watch l…

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Nuclear Meme Stocks 1:06:42

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Nuclear has entered its meme stock moment. Last week, Oklo hit a market capitalization of $20.7 billion—more than established nuclear giants BWXT, Curtiss-Wright, and AtkinsRéalis—despite having zero revenue, no NRC design certification, and a rejected license application. In my conversation with returning guest Michael Seely, aka AtomicBlender, we…

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Las Vegas SMX Live Show

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Such a fun show from The Space LV with great special guests!

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Episode 115 – Ted Larson, CEO and co-founder of OLogic 51:31

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If you’re a first-time climber trying to tackle Mount Everest, the only way you’ll make it to the top and come back alive is if you’ve got a great set of Sherpas to carry your stuff and show you the way. That’s how Ted Larson, CEO and co-founder of OLogic, views his company’s role as it helps startup companies navigate their way from lab to volume …

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The Interview with Mike Passaglia 1:29:10

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Mike “Mikey P” Passaglia is one of the happiest, most grounded men you’ll meet — and one of the toughest. Chris sits down for a raw, long-form conversation with a man who’s built companies, lost them, rebuilt from nothing, and never lost his joy along the way. We dig into what it’s like to hit the bottom and start over, what resilience really means…

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Show #640 - Jo Shimoda, Justin Cooper, Mitch Payton, Chris Betts, Justin Brayton with Nicoletti, Marshall Weltin and Adam Cianciarulo In-Studio 4:50:09

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Jo Shimoda pulled off what almost no one thought possible, he defeated DEEGS for the SMX title in a truly impressive two motos. Justin Cooper had to pickup the reigns for Team USA aboard the 250 with the injury and exit from the team by DEEGS. He's on to talk about that and his 2025 year as a whole. Mitch Payton needs no description because he is a…

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Spotlight | Ft. Chris Pennacchio with MX6 Racing 20:09

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In this edition of the MotoXpod Spotlight, we talk to the owner of MX6 Racing and co-founder of Sons of Our Fathers about why he started a race team and the challenges he's facing. MX6 Racing is a relatively new team with the goal of competing at the highest level. Teams including Star Racing, AEO Powersports, and PRMX Racing all started with the s…

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Carbon Dioxide: Earth's Thermostat 1:21:31

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This week, award-winning science writer Peter Brannen returns to Decouple to explore the 4.5 billion-year story of carbon dioxide on Earth. Grounding our discussion is his new book, The Story of CO2 Is The Story of Everything. From the alien world of the Hadean eon to humanity's emergence as the "pyromaniac ape," Brannen reveals how this trace gas …

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From the Vault: Cannibalism, Yukon football and AI Trail Cams 1:13:42

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We’re rerunning a foundational episode while the crew is dropped in Alaska’s Brooks Range. This “From the Vault” throwback is the origin story of Wilder Minds—why we built it, who we are, and the mindset driving everything from DIY Alaska to Ohio whitetails. Inside: the viral “cannibalism” headline (and the real hunter’s rite-of-passage conversatio…

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MotoXpod Ep371 | Ft. Dylan Ferrandis and Kyle Chisholm 2:07:09

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This week the MotoXpod features Phoenix Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis and Twisted Tea/HEP Motorsports Suzuki’s Kyle Chisholm. If you have any questions for the guests let us know. You can also email [email protected] if you want to get in on the Grill Your Ass Off 'Bring the Heat', T-Bolt USA Top 5, FXR Picks, and the X Brand Emails. Watch live on …

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Show #639 - Ken Roczen, Levi Kitchen, Ezra Lusk with Trey Canard, Skip Norfolk and Kris Keefer In-Studio 5:18:29

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Ken Roczen is back for SMX and of course he is looking great. The big #94 is on with us to talk SMX! Levi Kitchen threw down the gauntlet at STL SMX when he ran it in hard on the Deegs and he had been hearing all about it. We have him on to put it all out there in his own words. The legend, Ezra Lusk is now working with the AMA to make the sport be…

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Moto Moms | Ft. Sara Kitchen 39:42

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In this edition of Moto Moms, we talk to Sara Kitchen about her perspective on Levi's amateur and pro career.By MOTOXPOD

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To Bomb or Not to Bomb 1:17:50

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Professor Alex Wellerstein returns from the set of WIRED (watch his excellent appearance here) to help me understand the origins of Middle Eastern nuclear programs and where they stand today. From France’s covert assistance to Israel’s bomb program in the 1960s to the mysterious Vela incident over the South Atlantic, Wellerstein shows how nuclear w…

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Episode 114 - Ken VonderHaar, Director of Client Engagement at CRB 39:19

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When manufacturers miss deadlines for capital project startup, that can have a huge impact on product and business success. Operational readiness is not just about production hitting set goals — ultimately, it’s about getting product to consumers faster. For its latest Horizons report, Operational Readiness, project delivery experts at CRB surveyed…

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The Interview with Tim Sylvia 1:21:24

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Tim “The Maniac” Sylvia is a mountain of a man with a story to match. From UFC heavyweight champ to slap-fighting giant, he’s lived it all in the cage and carried that same fire into the woods. We talk about his journey... the fights, the injuries, the comeback. And the side of him most don’t see: a die-hard bowhunter with a Maine drawl and a sharp…

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MotoXpod Ep370 | Ft. Austin Forkner and Ricky Russell 1:47:09

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This week the MotoXpod features Triumph Racing Factory Team’s Austin Forkner and Enduro Engineering Triumph’s Ricky Russell. If you have any questions for the guests let us know. You can also email [email protected] if you want to get in on the Grill Your Ass Off 'Bring the Heat', T-Bolt USA Top 5, FXR Picks, and the X Brand Emails. Watch live…

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Show #638 - Justin Brayton, Phil Nicoletti, Weege, Shawn Ulikowski, Mike Muye Live from Charlotte 4:25:11

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It's a high energy vibe LIVE from Charlotte with some locals you may have heard of. Names like Philip Nicoletti (also a National Champ), Justin Brayton (Daytona winner) and Jason Weigandt (Englishtown Flagger). We also had story time with Shawn Ulikowski and learned some of the logistical backstory from Mike Muye concerning the shortened program at…

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Rare Earth Emergency 1:06:30

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This week, we talk about rare earth metals. What are they, where do they come from, and how are they redefining global power? I’m joined by David Abraham, a natural resource strategist who saw the future of rare earths in 2010 while working in Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. When China cut off rare earth exports over a territorial …

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Episode 113 - Darcy Bachert, CEO of Prolucid Technologies 39:40

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"Businesses in manufacturing and beyond face significant challenges today, whether their reshoring operations, skill shortages, labor shortages, or political strain, but today’s automation technologies can help solve these problems." In this episode of the Manufacturing Matters podcast, Darcy Bachert, CEO of Prolucid Technologies and Chairperson of…

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Sheep Hunts, Belly Bombs, & the Brooks Range 56:39

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Weapon talk for Dropped sets the stage, but it turns quick—locker-room mornings that went sideways, forgotten quivers at the stand, and hunts wrecked by fried-chicken belly bombs. Then it’s back to the mountains. Sheep hunts that broke knees, fog that stole chances, and Brooks Range climbs that pushed us to the edge. Ryder’s birthday caribou on the…

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MotoXpod Ep369 | Ft. Eli Tomac and Zach Bell 2:06:24

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This week, the MotoXpod features Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac and former Horizon Award winner and Geico Honda rider Zach Bell. If you have any questions for the guests, let us know. You can also email [email protected] if you want to get in on the Grill Your Ass Off 'Bring the Heat', T-Bolt USA Top 5, FXR Picks, and the X Bran…

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Battery Power 1:07:14

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This week, we talk about the rise of the global battery industry: its history, key players, raw material struggles, and how China came to dominate it. To do so, I’m joined by Henry Sanderson, author of "Volt Rush: The Winners and Losers in the Race to Go Green." We trace the story of electrification from Volta’s early experiments to the supply chai…

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Basecamp, Bucks, & the Brotherhood 50:55

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The rush has been real. In 24 hours we ripped down to Ohio, fed out twelve tons of corn, dropped in new capsule feeders, tested 1900’s “Bonnie and Clyde” attractant, and watched the herd hammer it like never before. Antlers are blowing up, crops are thriving, and the whitetails are telling us the program is working. But the real story? We’re launch…

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Episode 112 – Rajat Bhageria, Founder and CEO of Chef Robotics 37:17

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“While many applications within the food manufacturing space have been successfully automated, some gaps exist when it comes to high-mix automation, including the handling of prepared sandwiches, salads, and other meals. By augmenting robots with advanced AI, automation can be scaled to all parts of the food supply chain, starting with manufacturin…

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Show #637 - Dean Wilson, Phil Nicoletti with Tim Cotter, Mike Muye, Dave Muye and Cade Clason In-Studio 5:21:02

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Phil Nicoletti comes on to talk about the some of the craziness surrounding the conclusion to the MX series, Tim Cotter and the Feld guys Mike and Dave Muye are on to talk about the strides MX Sports and Feld have made since joining forces to bring the SMX series to life. Deal Wilson is on to talk about his upcoming race schedule and we have Cade C…

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Meat Sweats, Gut Checks, & the Trail Cam Dinosaur 1:00:01

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We lit the Jetboil and went to work. Freeze-dried meals built in a Pennsylvania garage—not factory slop, but legit recipes designed for the backcountry. Ground beef and tallow. Sweet potato and sausage skillet. Even cheesecake. Every bite hit harder than you’d expect from a bag, the kind of food that fuels you when you’re burning 6,000 calories pac…

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MotoXpod Ep368 | Ft. Malcolm Stewart and Levi Kitchen 1:44:55

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This week the MotoXpod features Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Malcolm Stewart and Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen. If you have any questions for the guests let us know. You can also email [email protected] if you want to get in on the Grill Your Ass Off 'Bring the Heat', T-Bolt USA Top 5, FXR Picks, and the X Brand Emails. Wat…

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Show #636 - Jett Lawrence, Parker Ross, Eddie Ray with Kris Keefer In-Studio 5:04:30

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Jett Lawrence has clinched the 2025 450 MX National title, a feat which felt very inevitable and he's on to talk about adding another Championship to his legacy. Parker Ross has had a good year on the BarX Yamaha team and he joins us to talk about his 2025 year and finding himself in the top 20 in MX points. Eddie Ray is a long time friend of the s…